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BT55 LVH

2005 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LVH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 128,402 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2021 128,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

all four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2020 123,300 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 120,573 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 120,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,430 miles

imbalance in the front brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2018 117,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,636 miles

offside front lower wishbone front bush creaking

offside front outer cv gator perished

Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

engine oil level low

offside front outer cv gator perished

rear prop shaft centre uj in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,588 miles

both the front outer cv gators are becoming perished

offside front lower wishbone front bush creaking

Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,584 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both the front outer cv gators are becoming perished

offside front lower wishbone front bush creaking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,406 miles

damage to nearside front fog lens

Fail 3 Jul 2015 92,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust box mount broken.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 69,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust box mount broken.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,126 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 53,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,963 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,137 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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BT55 LVH is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 89,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 LVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT55 LVH is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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